06.14.26
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COLD CASE HOMICIDE: ELWOOD EVANS (2009)

Victim: Elwood Evans, 28-year-old male 

Date of Incident: June 14th, 2009

Location: 100 block of Parma, New Castle, DE 19720

Community: Overview Gardens

Investigation Details:

On Sunday, June 14, 2009, at approximately 1:43 a.m., New Castle County Police responded to the 100 block of Parma Avenue after receiving multiple reports of shots fired in the area.

Upon arrival, officers located 28-year-old Elwood Evans outside suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Detectives determined that Evans was shot while walking from his vehicle toward an apartment building. A light-colored four-door sedan was observed fleeing the area immediately after the shooting.

If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the New Castle County Division of Police Criminal Investigations Unit at 302-395-8110 or email: Coldcase@Newcastlede.gov

The victims and families of our unsolved cases are not forgotten. Ongoing efforts by the New Castle County Division of Police and the Criminal Investigations Unit’s Cold Case Unit are being made to resolve each case. Additionally, if you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a violent crime or has lost a loved one to sudden death and needs assistance, the New Castle County Division of Police Victim Services Unit is available to offer you support and resources through (302)395-8000.

If you’d like to report information anonymously, Delaware Crime Stoppers is a nonprofit organization that offers cash rewards of up to $5,000 for anonymous tips that lead to an arrest. Be sure to retain your Tip ID and password to follow up, provide additional details, or claim a cash reward. Submit a tip by calling 1-800-TIP-3333, visiting www.delawarecrimestoppers.com, or using the P3 Tips mobile app.

06.13.26
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Statement Regarding Viral Video Circulating Online

The New Castle County Division of Police is aware of a video circulating on social media that appears to depict our officers assisting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s ERO during a traffic stop.

We want to take a moment to provide details on what occurred.  On Sunday, May 31, 2026, at approximately 11:00 a.m., a New Castle County Police Officer on patrol witnessed a Toyota Tacoma back into an unmarked vehicle displaying flashing red and blue emergency lights on Pulaski Highway in Bear, Delaware.  After striking the vehicle, the Tacoma fled the scene. The officer immediately notified dispatch of the collision.

The New Castle County Police officer initiated a traffic stop on the Toyota Tacoma. While attempting to speak with the driver, the officer encountered a language barrier. Another New Castle County Police officer who was nearby responded to the scene and began assisting by communicating with the driver in Spanish, explaining the reason for the traffic stop. 

While officers were making contact with the driver in the Toyota, they learned that the occupants of the unmarked vehicle were agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducting an investigation involving the driver. The officer immediately notified their supervisor, and New Castle County Police officers took no further enforcement action. The driver and vehicle were subsequently turned over to ICE agents.

The New Castle County Division of Police was not involved in ICE’s investigation and does not participate in federal immigration enforcement activities. Our focus remains on protecting public safety and serving the residents of New Castle County.

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06.13.26
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Mark Your Calendars: School’s Out, Summer’s Here, and the Play Zones Are Back!

Looking for a fun way to spend a summer afternoon? The New Castle County Division of Police will be bringing our Pop-Up Play Zones to neighborhoods throughout the county all summer long.

Each Pop-Up Play Zone features:

• Games for all ages

• Police displays

• Snacks and refreshments

• Family activities

• Opportunities to meet and interact with officers

Check out the dates, times, and locations below, then come out and join us for an afternoon of fun, friendship, and community engagement.

June 17 | 4:00–6:00 PM | Knollwood | Claymont

June 24 | 4:00–6:00 PM | The Vinings | Newark

July 1 | 4:00–6:00 PM | LaGrange | Newark

July 22 | 4:00–6:00 PM | Penn Acres | New Castle

July 29 | 4:00–6:00 PM | Brookside | Newark

August 4 | 6:00–8:00 PM | Delcastle Recreation Park | Wilmington

August 12 | 4:00–7:00 PM | Hampton Walk Apartments | New Castle

August 19 | 4:00–7:00 PM | Carrcroft | Wilmington

August 22 | 11:00–2:00 PM | Banning Park | Wilmington

August 26 | 4:00–6:00 PM | Westover Hills | Wilmington

September 2 | 4:00–6:00 PM | Bayberry North | Middletown

Please note: Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Follow our social media accounts and visit NCCPDNews.com for the latest event information and announcements. Any schedule changes will be posted through our official channels.

We’ll also post reminders during the week of each event, so be sure to follow along and come see us at a Pop-Up Play Zone near you!

We look forward to seeing you this summer! ☀️🚓